Do not stop or change your medication without speaking to a pharmacist or healthcare professional.
Permanently Discontinued

MYLAN-VALSARTAN

MYLAN PHARMACEUTICALS ULC

This is a national manufacturer shortage report. It does not confirm whether the product is unavailable at your local pharmacy — call ahead or ask your pharmacist.

Quick answers

Is MYLAN-VALSARTAN discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that MYLAN-VALSARTAN 320MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated July 4, 2018). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is MYLAN-VALSARTAN not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Business reasons.

Can I still get this?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found
StatusPermanently Discontinued
Same-ingredient products on file6 products
Affected strength320MG
Last updated2018-07-04

Other Products Containing the Same Active Ingredient

These are other Health Canada-approved human drug products containing the same active ingredient, not currently reported in shortage. Strength, dosage form, and route can still differ — ask your pharmacist whether any of these are appropriate for you. This isn't a guarantee of current stock.

Closest Matches

VALSARTAN

ACTAVIS PHARMA COMPANY

320MG · DIN 02434008

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

DOM-VALSARTAN

DOMINION PHARMACAL

320MG · DIN 02414171

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

DIOVAN 80MG

NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CANADA INC

80MG · DIN 02236808

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

DIOVAN 160MG TABLETS

NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CANADA INC

160MG · DIN 02244782

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

DIOVAN 160MG

NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CANADA INC

160MG · DIN 02236809

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

RIVA-VALSARTAN

LABORATOIRE RIVA INC.

160MG · DIN 02425467

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

What this means

Does this mean I need to switch medications right away?

Not necessarily right away, but this product will not be returning to the market.

What should I do?

Talk to your pharmacist or prescriber about your options well before your current supply runs out.

DIN

02383551

Strength

320MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

VALSARTAN

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2018-07-04

Reason for Shortage

Business reasons